A Little Walk With God

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

There is a dimension of life you seldom see in your everyday life. It’s all around you and when you read God's word you become aware of its existence, but often people do not acknowledge the importance of the realm I speak of. There is a spiritual realm where a battle between good and evil takes place. Sometimes the spiritual realm’s beings break in upon the physical realm you see with your five senses. When it does the reaction is always the same - fear, terror.

Why do I tell you all these things today? Because today you might need to know that you’re not alone. You might not see God's messengers at work with you, but they are there at your side. They are working with you to keep you safe from the evil one, guarding your heart.

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - Matthew 28:1-10

Set - Matthew 28; 1 Thessalonians 3

Go! - Matthew 28; 1 Thessalonians 1-3

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

For those who have faith in God, He is eternally good to them. They endure for ever, too. God's goodness lasts forever as they live with Him in His home. Those who put their faith in God enjoy His presence and His eternal rewards. He’s been preparing them a long time. He knows what pleases you, but what will please you most is just being in His presence, rejoicing in the company of the other saints, praising God throughout eternity.

The only ones who will be there are those who follow God. Only those obedient to Him will make it to His home. The wicked will never cross its threshold. God will not allow the wicked into His presence and they will never bother you again when you join Him in paradise. What a glorious time we will have together. You must make the decision now, though. Today is the day of salvation.

today's scripture

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - Psalms 125

Set - Psalms 125; Matthew 27

Go! - Psalms 125; Matthew 26-27

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

God never expects you to just sit around and do nothing. He always has a task for you. Sometimes it requires some waiting for things to happen around you, but seldom does that mean you are idle in the process of waiting. Even in waiting, God expects you to be busy doing good for others. He never expects you to just sit by and watch the grass grow and the clouds drift by. His children never retire. He may change their tasks from time to time, but they never retire from His service.

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - Matthew 25:14-30

Set - Matthew 24-25

Go! - Matthew 23-25

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

Saying the right words doesn’t go very far with God. A lot of people know the right words to say. They’ve practiced them a long time. They know how to fool those around them with their pious words and for a short time they act the part well. With their knowledge, they fool those around them into thinking they know God, but they don’t. They are far from Him.

Knowing God only comes through letting Him live in you. That comes through faith. Believe in God for salvation. Believe that He can teach you. Believe that He loves you more that you can ever imagine. Then ask Him into your life. Then just talk with Him. God will talk with you through His word, through pastors and other believers, and through His Spirit speaking to you. You can know God, not just about Him.

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - Matthew 21:23-32

Set - Matthew 21-22

Go! - Matthew 20-22

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

God's words might sound harsh when He tells you it’s better to cut off your hand or foot or pluck out your eye than to keep on sinning. But His words are true. Don’t let anything keep you from entering the Kingdom of Heaven. You don’t want to be on the outside at the end of time. Satan will try to tell you it isn’t real. He’ll try to persuade you God's truth is a façade, but Satan is the father of lies. Just look around and listen with your heart. God's Spirit will guide you to the truth if you will let Him.

Being outside God's kingdom means being alone. You might find some temporary pleasures for a time, but you’ll find yourself alone more often than not. In God's kingdom, you’re never alone. You always have God with you and you’ll find brothers and sisters will come beside you in times of need to bear your burdens with you because that’s what love does. God's children learn to love and they will come along side you in this life just like God will.

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - Matthew 18:1-11

Set - Matthew 18-19

Go! - Matthew 17-19

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

Spend time talking with God. A lot of time. Never sacrifice the time you should spend with Him. It’s important. And when you spend time with God, you’ll do amazing things. You might even do some things you never imagined you would ever do. You might even end up doing things as remarkable as Peter, like walking on the water to Him. You just never know.

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - Matthew 14:22-36

Set - Matthew 14-15

Go! - Psalms 134; Matthew 14-16

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

Does God hide knowledge from you? Why would He tell His disciples about Isaiah’s prophecy that “though seeing, they will not see; though hearing, they will hear; though understanding, they will not comprehend”? Do you think He hides knowledge from you?

No. But Satan often pulls a veil over your eyes so that the truth seems camoflagued. The lies you’ve heard for so long cause you not to see the truth right in front of you. It’s like looking for the hidden face in a picture. It’s not really hidden at all and once you see it, you can’t help be see it every time you look at the picture. In fact, it’s the first thing you see when you look at the picture.

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - Matthew 13:1-23

Set - Matthew 12-13

Go! - Matthew 11-13

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

Righteousness is all about faith and who you put your faith in. The Centurion got it right. He put his faith in Jesus. He had not seen faith like the Centurion's until that point in His earthly ministry. The Centurion understood. Jesus didn’t have to go to his house. All He needed to do was say the words and the warrior's servant would be healed. The Centurion understood authority and had faith that Jesus held authority over the disease that touched his servant. That’s faith. It’s not hard. It’s just believing that God can do what He says He can.

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - Matthew 8:1-13

Set - Matthew 8-9

Go! - Matthew 8-10

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

People make prayer so hard. All God wants is a conversation with you. Through the years some have tried to put prayer into flowery 16th century language, thinking God can hear that better. Some think He can even hear Latin better than their native tongue. Some think they can even learn some celestial language so they can talk to Him. None of that really works. Because God wants to hear from your heart. You speak from your heart when you talk to your best friend in your every day language. No airs. No pretense. No hiding. Just talking.

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - Matthew 6:5-18

Set - Matthew 6-7

Go! - Psalms 87; Matthew 5-7

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

Did you ever think what it would be like to be in Joseph’s shoes? Your parents arrange a marriage with one of the local girls in Nazareth. She’s young, not too bad looking. You’ve known Mary most of your life. She won’t be too bad a catch, but her parents are rich or anything. They are the appropriate exchanges of gifts and doweries to solidify deal and now you wait for the years to pass by so Mary can become your wife.

Joseph would feel the pressure as much as Mary once Jesus was born. Yet until the angel came and explained her situation, he still supported her and wanted to avoid any shame and embarrassment she might endure. And then the angel came.

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - Matthew 1:18-25

Set - Matthew 1, 4

Go! - Matthew 1-4